I have used AOL for years and never changed since I was too lazy to do so. Now they are making me use AOL Gold which really sucks. Are there any other companies I can switch to?

Thanks

AOL is also killing the Instant Messenger soon.

Consider Gmail, or purchasing Email service for a couple bucks a month from a webhosting company like GoDaddy.

Hey Tim, glad to see you stop by once in a while🇨🇮
Do you mean, an email account? If so try gmail
Chazbo

what's AOL???

AOL is still a thing?

Wasnt AOL put to the wayside not long after Atari came out or the commodore 64? I know it was before the 56k dial up was invented was it not? I know I remember my mom and dad talking about it when I was a kid. They said something about having to take the corded phone receiver and laying it in some kind of cradle. I think it was real big back when they built the pyramids in Egypt and not long after god made dirt.

Lazy AOL user here too. ....I haven't heard about the AOL gold yet:-k

I used to have some AOL 3 1/5" coasters.

I STILL HAVE AN @AOL EMAIL...

WORKS GREAT AND IS FREE...

WHAT IS THIS new "GOLD THINGY" your talking about?
They haven't told me "Jack" about it...

My guess is the FBI-SSG KNOW THAT I'M TOO TECHNICALLY COMPUTER CHALLENGED AND THEY WILL FORCE A.O.L. TO GRANDFATHER ME INTO THE
"Old mail system" and pay them BIG BUCKS to do it...

Just sayin' and stuff..

Hey Chazbo, I try to stop in every now and then and I hope you and the family are well.

Regarding the AOL Gold this is the email I got:

Dear zitotczito,

As a reminder, your current AOL Desktop software will be discontinued. The new version, AOL Desktop Gold, is included in your plan at no additional cost and typically takes less than 5 minutes to install.

AOL Desktop Gold has the same features you know and love, plus added speed, security and automatic updates. We've made the transition easy—all your usernames, passwords, toolbar icons and mail will be transferred along with your favorites and contacts.

Enhanced Security
Our two-step process, paired with additional encryption, helps prevent your account and personal information from being compromised by hackers.

Convenience
You'll never have to spend time installing new updates—we'll automatically replace old versions of software as new ones become available. Plus, if you used previous versions of AOL Desktop, all your usernames, passwords, toolbar icons, mail, favorites and contacts will be transferred over to AOL Desktop Gold.


http://email.aol.com/cgi-bin25/DM/t/jBEKD0CDif5K0UD40BilV0ET 
If you do not wish to upgrade to AOL Desktop Gold, you will still be able to keep your AOL email address and can visit mail.aol.com to access your email.

Having trouble? Please refer to our step-by-step instructions or give us a call at 1-888-265-5555.

Sincerely,
AOL Member Services

I was paying $26.99 per month (I know dumb-but I am lazy) and I tried it and it is even slower than the older version and way more problems. I have now cancelled the AOL and I am now using Gmail. Things are working well. Now for another question, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as a browser?

Google chrome works well.
Hope all is well in your world Tim.